Field Compression Engineer

Description

• Occasionally climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers.
• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required.
• Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long-term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life cycle costs.
• Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area.
• Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings.
• Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information.
• Work with Operations in development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs.
• Wears safety equipment as required.
• Maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• May work in low-lit areas.

Requirements

• Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
• Experience and knowledge with compressor station design.
• Knowledgeable of company engineering specification.
• Gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressor
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.
• Specific knowledge in natural gas compression equipment and the mechanical design of gas compression equipment (including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors).
• High speed separable reciprocating engines and compressor
• A 4-year Engineering degree from an accredited school.
• Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E-mail will be professional at all times.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
• Low speed integral reciprocating engines and compressors
• Proficient in basic PC operations, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently.
• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional)
• Ability to react to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required.
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
• Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance